"If you're in the same environment, not really. After all, you have a pretty good memory. Usually, I only need to spend about three days explaining things to you, and then you remember where everything is. You basically don't need my help." Yvette handed him the toothbrush. "Hurry up and brush your teeth. After that, go to sleep."Xavier didn't say anything further and started brushing his teeth. After finishing up with washing his face and brushing his teeth, he asked, "Can you step out for a moment?"Puzzled, Yvette asked, "Why?""I want to take a shower."Yvette muttered under her breath, "It's not like I haven't seen it before."Xavier quickly pulled her back. "What did you just say?""Nothing," Yvette immediately replied.Xavier assumed he must have misheard. He was about to let go when they suddenly heard strange sounds and splashing water coming from the next room."Mark, you brute! Get away from me!"It was Lillian's voice. Although her voice was faint, it was still
Tristan cleared his throat, and the noise from the room next door immediately stopped. He then dragged Kiki into his room.Kiki panicked instantly. "Tristan, you jerk! What are you trying to do? Don't make me call the cops!"Frown on his face, Tristan released her before closing the door behind them. "I'm not that desperate."Kiki let out a sigh of relief. It made sense. Tristan had never been interested in her. There was no way he would want anything to happen between them."Why did you bring me into your room, then?"Tristan sat down and looked up at her, suddenly becoming serious. "Kiki, no matter what, others still see us as an engaged couple. I don't want any more rumors circulating about me. If you like that pretty boy, Aaron, you can explain everything to Grandpa."Kiki finally realized that Tristan had misunderstood the situation."Are you crazy? There's no hot water in my room, and when I asked the innkeeper, he said there's a spare kettle in Aaron's room," Kiki explain
"Zac, you're the best!" Kiki cried, unceremoniously handing her small bag to Zachary.Noah also came over. "Kiki, I'll carry your water bottle.""My little sweethearts, you're amazing!" Kiki exclaimed.Yvette turned to look at her two sons. She found it admirable that they were already considerate toward women, even at such a young age. Then, her gaze shifted to Xavier, the grown-up version of them. His cold, reluctant expression clearly showed that he wasn't enjoying the mountain hike.Why were the father and sons so different?"Yvvy, come over here! This bunch of flowers is beautiful. Let's take a picture!" Kiki called out from a distance."Alright, I'm coming!" Yvette responded."Take it slow. No need to rush," Aaron reminded her.Yvette nodded. "Got it. Don't worry."Mount Maple wasn't very tall, and the path had been leveled out, making the walk easy. Though Yvette was pregnant, she had no trouble with the terrain. Aaron was about to walk over to her when his phone ra
There was nothing more frustrating than running into someone one disliked while trying to enjoy a fun and relaxing time.Yvette felt her mood plummet as she watched Jeana drag a suitcase toward them. How had Jeana even found this place?Jeana's legs felt like jelly because she had spent the whole night searching for Yvette and the others. If it hadn't been for Jeremiah, who'd had someone look into it, she might not have found Yvette until the group had finished having their fun and returned home."Yvette, I sent you a message, didn't I? Why didn't you tell me where you were?" Jeana asked, approaching Yvette and casting furtive glances at Xavier and Tristan.She was surprised to see Tristan there."I'm sorry; my phone must be malfunctioning. I didn't see it," Yvette replied. She had seen the message, but of course, there was no way she'd foolishly where she was having fun."Alright," Jeana uttered, pretending not to care. Her eyes lit up when she noticed Zachary, who looked just l
As Jeana and Tristan chatted excitedly, she didn't forget to keep an eye on Xavier. "Xav, are you cold? I can get you a jacket. It's really windy up here; you don't want to catch a cold."Xavier took a sip of his drink. "I'm not cold; it's fine."Seeing how indifferent Xavier was, Tristan chimed in again. "Xav, Jeana has come all this way to help. Don't turn her down."Kiki couldn't hold back at that. She walked over and hit Tristan on the back of his head. Was he trying to play matchmaker again, just like he had with Xavier and Daphne? Tristan turned around, a bit annoyed when he saw Kiki. "What was that for?" The most he dared to do was slightly raise his voice."Come here," Kiki commanded.Wondering what she was up to, Tristan was about to get up when Jeana interrupted them."Tristan, this must be your girlfriend. Compared to the women you used to date, you probably feel more reassured dating someone with her looks."Looks? Reassured?Was that supposed to be a compliment
"Everyone else hasn't eaten yet," Mark remarked. Ever since he'd found out Jeana was manipulative and not the sweet, innocent girl he'd once thought her to be, he felt disgusted whenever she spoke.Just how selfish could she be?"You two can grill some more, then. There's still plenty of ingredients left," Jeana said indifferently.Seeing that Ray and Mark weren't moving to grab any food, she decided to help herself. She placed all the grilled skewers onto two plates and was ready to take them away for herself.Mark stepped in front of her without hesitation and snatched both plates from her."If you want to eat, buy your own ingredients and grill them yourself," Mark said coldly. "As for Mr. Lane's portion, I'll deliver it to him. You don't need to concern yourself."At this moment, Yvette and Lillian got there with the two kids.Watching Mark's actions, Lillian finally forgave him for that time he'd privately had dinner with Jeana.She stepped forward, nudged the stunned Je
Kiki's mood instantly soured. "Tristan, why didn't you ask Jeana to help? Is she pregnant too?"Tristan casually replied, "She's a guest.""Guest? Didn't she come here to take care of Yvvy and Xavier? Why are we the ones serving her now?"Kiki was willing to help out, even for Xavier, whom she didn't like much, but she absolutely didn't want to serve Jeana."Why are you being so petty?" Tristan asked in return."Me, petty?" Kiki was furious. She was here getting covered in smoke and grease, while not far away, Jeana leisurely strolled under the maple tree, taking posed photos with a skewer in hand. Even Yvette, who was pregnant, was helping by bringing ingredients and making sure there was insect repellant in each tent.Kiki grabbed Lillian. "Lily, let's go. If he wants to be a lapdog, let him do it alone.""Huh?" Lillian was pulled aside before she could react, leaving a dumbfounded Tristan behind.Kiki called out to Mark and Ray, "Gentlemen, don't help him. We're all friend
"You!" Jeana looked aggrieved."What about me? It's not like I owe you anything. Besides, your family may be connected to the Lanes, but it has nothing to do with the Shaws. If you don't like it, you can have Tristan come and talk to me!"Kiki wasn't about to tolerate such shameless behavior from Jeana.Left speechless by her retort, Jeana looked to Yvette for help."Yvette."But Yvette wouldn't possibly help Jeana over her best friend. She pretended not to hear Jeana and started chatting with Lillian instead. The three women completely ignored Jeana.Jeana had no choice but to take the food over to the men. She first offered it to Xavier, but he declined. She then approached Mark and Ray."Mark, it was my fault earlier. Please don't be mad at me. I just grilled these."Mark didn't even glance at her. "Sorry, I'm full."Feeling awkward, Jeana turned to Ray. "Mr. Septer, would you like some? These are really good.""No, thank you," Ray responded coldly.Seeing this, Jeana had